Small business confidence regained some ground between the second and the third quarters of the year, but is still in negative territory for the sixth quarter in a row, according to FSB’s latest Small Business Index for Q3, in partnership with Google.

If you're a sole trader, you may be able to deduct expenses from your tax bill. How to claim and what costs qualify.

Self-employed individuals can reduce their tax bills by claiming allowable expenses.

How can your business claim back money? We explain in this article.

Over 460,000 people working for 14,000 real Living Wage Employers throughout the country are set for a vital cost-of-living pay boost, as the Living Wage Foundation’s real Living Wage rates rise to £12 an hour across the UK (£1.10 increase), and £13.15 an hour in London (£1.20 increase).

We've got you covered when it comes to R&D taxes. In this comprehensive article, we look at everything you need to know when making your claim.

Our team of specialists will ensure your claim is fully compliant so you receive all the funding you're entitled to.

As an entrepreneur, you bear the weight of myriad responsibilities every day. Are you supposed to carry the burden of "accountant" as well? If your venture is huge, you might want to consider delegating the day-to-day finances to someone else. Is there a time when you should hire an accountant? Let's take a look at this.

Traditional banking avenues have grown increasingly complex, pushing companies to explore diverse funding options for their expansion plans. One such option that has gained traction is the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), initiated by the UK government in 2012.

Your business's financial fitness can be affected by a number of external factors. Nonetheless, you can stay financially healthy even in the toughest of times by planning ahead and keeping good financial habits.

Xero, the global small business platform, has announced it has implemented a Generative AI (GenAI) solution in Xero Central to help deliver accurate support answers faster for its millions of customers and users.

Hiring an accountant can be challenging for small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. A company's financial statements, bank account operations, financial data analysis, and outgoing invoices can be prepared by those with the necessary skills.

The UK’s smallest companies could generate £77.3bn of extra revenue and create 885,000 new jobs if they all digitalised at the rate of the top 20% of tech adopters. This is according to new research from Xero, the global small business platform, and economics consultant, Cebr.